New York Rangers: former Flames defenseman officially signs one-year contract
The New York Rangers miss out another free agent after recent announcement confirms he signed elsewhere.
Earlier today the Colorado Avalanche made an announcement, that they signed defensemen
Oliver Kylington to a 1-year deal.
The 27-year old defenseman played for the Calgary Flames last season, but only made 33 appearances with the team, putting up 3 goals and 8 assists.
We have signed Oliver Kylington to a one-year contract.
#GoAvsGo
NHL insider, Elliotte Friedman revealed more details regarding the contract comes with a $1.05 million dollar cap hit. Definitely an inexpensive player that could have added value to the New York Rangers roster.
The Avalanche seem to be ready for the next season as the 20 players signed (12 forwards, 8 defenseman) and 2 goaltenders.
After signing Kylington for $1.05M, #GoAvsGo have $2.07M Projected Cap Space with with 22 active players (12F/8D/2G) + Nichushkin & Landeskog
Suspended with no pay & no cap hit: Nichushkin $6.125M
Potential LTIR: Landeskog $7M
Previously on NYRangersInsider
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AOUT 5 | 52 ANSWERS New York Rangers: former Flames defenseman officially signs one-year contract Do you think Oliver Kylington would have been a valuable addition to the Rangers? |
Yes | 18 | 34.6 % |
No | 34 | 65.4 % |
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